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      Google Cloud

      Developing a Google SRE Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, CI/CD, Service Level, System Implementation, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Change Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      900 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Productivity, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Strategic Prioritization, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Product Analytics and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Product Testing, Agile Software Development, Software Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      353 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Storyboarding, Data Manipulation, Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      TOGAF 10 Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Data Architecture, Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Application Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Developing a Google SRE Culture: Google Cloud
    • Essential Skills for First-Time Managers: LearnKartS
    • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming: University of Pennsylvania
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
    • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
    • Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau: University of California, Davis

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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